1. Navigating VA Nursing Research VA Office of Nursing Services NRFAC Instructions: This PowerPoint file should be viewed in Slideshow mode. For each slide, click the plus sign indicator to see more details. This algorithm has been created to provide a pathway for novice and experienced researchers to use as a reference as they plan new research proposals or have received funding for a new project. This tool outlines common steps that a researcher experiences at a VAMC. It can assist new researchers in identifying critical steps to consider when planning a research proposal and critical steps to complete after a researcher receives funding notice. This roadmap includes: 1) preliminary steps in planning, 2) research resources for support, 3) VA and non-VA funding sources, and 4) post-funding. Acknowledgements: This Research Roadmap was developed by the Nursing Research Field Advisory Committee (NRFAC). Special acknowledgement to Ms. Annie Plahitko, Research Project Manager, R&D Service, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN; and Ms. Cara Goff, Technical Information Specialist, Office of Nursing, South Texas VA Medical Center for their exceptional support in the development of this tool.

2. PRELIMINARY STEPS 3. Identify research partners 4. Identify key operations partners/stakehold ers for your specific research 5. Identify VA research mentor(s) at your site or within VA 3.a. Discuss related research in order to secure their support/potential collaboration 1. Who is your hiring authority (e.g., department, chief)? 2. Who facilitates the process of research at your facility? Assists with local and national VA research processes (http://www.va.g ov/NURSING/rese arch/nrinvestigat ors.asp )http://www.va.g ov/NURSING/rese arch/nrinvestigat ors.asp Associate Chief of Nursing for Research 3.a. Request a meeting/ introduce yourself Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS)/ Research Coordinator for R&D Nursing Service Research & Development (R&D) or Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D) 2.a. Discuss release time with your immediate supervisor or Nurse Exec to conduct your research project Other service Instructions: This PowerPoint file should be viewed in Slideshow mode. For each slide, click the plus sign indicator to see more details.

3. 6.c. Link up with non-profit corporations 6.b. Local research centers (e.g., GRECC, QUERIs, COINs) 6. Does your research focus align with VA ONS strategic plan? 6.a. Review the research organizational structure at your VA 6.d. Do you have research personnel, adequate space, labs, software, IT and other equipment to conduct your research? ACOS/ R&D Administrative Officer (AO) 6.a.1. Set up a meeting for referrals to supportive structures (e.g., grants, budget, regulatory). See #9 for specifics. None Research is not possible at that VAMC RESEARCH RESOURCES Instructions: This PowerPoint file should be viewed in Slideshow mode. For each slide, click the plus sign indicator to see more details.

4. 6.g. Meet with your Information Security Officer (ISO), Privacy Officer (PO), and Research Compliance Officer (RCO) when planning your study 6.e. Does your facility have research data support? Data Manager Statistician 6.f. Is there a process for internal reviews at your facility? 6.f.3. Find out if there are any senior researchers who are willing to review your proposal prior to submission 6.f.4. Consult with your VA mentor 6.f.5. Consider consulting other scientists in your facility or contact NRFAC 6.f.2. If forum for scientific oral presentation (e.g., Work-in-Progress) exists, schedule a time to present 6.f.1. Make yourself familiar with it YesNo RESEARCH RESOURCES CONTINUED… Instructions: This PowerPoint file should be viewed in Slideshow mode. For each slide, click the plus sign indicator to see more details.

5. National Institutions of Health (NIH) (e.g., K01, RO1) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Department of Defense (DoD) AO Financial Office Regulatory/ Institutional Review Coordinator for VA IRB, University IRB, or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)(if applicable) VA R&D Committee ISO 7. Explore potential sources of funding 8. Meet with research support staff 7.a. What types do you qualify for based upon your research experience? Nursing Research Initiative (NRI) – pilot leading to NRI 3-4 year grant http://www.hsrd.research.va.g ov/funding/nri.cfm http://www.hsrd.research.va.g ov/funding/nri.cfm Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) (e.g., Post-doc Fellowship) http://www.va.gov/OAA/index.asp Rehabilitation Research & Development (RR&D) http://www.research.va. gov/services/rrd.cfm http://www.research.va. gov/services/rrd.cfm Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) http://www.queri.resear ch.va.gov/ http://www.queri.resear ch.va.gov/ Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D) Coin/Create – pilot funding http://www.hsrd.research.va.g ov/centers/ http://www.hsrd.research.va.g ov/centers/ Career Development Award (CDA) http://www.research.va.gov/f unding/cdp.cfm Clinical Laboratory Research http://www.research.va. gov/services/csrd/ Basic Laboratory Research Website http://www.research.va. gov/services/blrd/ http://www.research.va. gov/services/blrd/ Seed funding (non- profit) Universities Professional Organizations (e.g., Sigma Theta Tau, American Nurses Foundation, American Heart Association) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Non-VA VA Federal FUNDING SOURCES Instructions: This PowerPoint file should be viewed in Slideshow mode. For each slide, click the plus sign indicator to see more details.

6. 9.a.4. Work with HR to get a position classified, posted, and hired 9.a.1. Are there existing research staff available? YesNo 9.a. VA staff or Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) mechanism? IPAVA 9.a.2. Contact R&D 9.c. Orient your new employee 9.a.3. Work with Human Resources (HR) to continue employment IRB approval http://www.va.gov/vha publications/ViewPublic ation.asp?pub_ID=2531 http://www.va.gov/vha publications/ViewPublic ation.asp?pub_ID=2531 R&D Committee approval http://www.va.gov/vha publications/ViewPublic ation.asp?pub_ID=2038 http://www.va.gov/vha publications/ViewPublic ation.asp?pub_ID=2038 Subcommittee (e.g., Safety, Animal) approval http://www.va.gov/vha publications/ViewPublic ation.asp?pub_ID=2464 http://www.va.gov/vha publications/ViewPublic ation.asp?pub_ID=2464 Funds on station Just-in-Time (JIT) Initiate study 11. Funding start-up 9.b. Contact R&D for connection with affiliated non-profit 9. Hiring staff 10. Compliance VA-funded studies Non-VA funded studies POST- FUNDING POST- FUNDING Instructions: This PowerPoint file should be viewed in Slideshow mode. For each slide, click the plus sign indicator to see more details.